{"id":252020,"date":"2024-06-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.republicofgreen.com\/eggplant-is-just-misunderstood-these-recipes-will-make-you-a-believer\/"},"modified":"2024-06-03T10:43:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T10:43:43","slug":"eggplant-is-just-misunderstood-these-recipes-will-make-you-a-believer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.republicofgreen.com\/eggplant-is-just-misunderstood-these-recipes-will-make-you-a-believer\/","title":{"rendered":"Eggplant Is Just Misunderstood: These Recipes Will Make You a Believer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Eggplant (or aubergine, as it\u2019s known in the UK) doesn\u2019t have the best reputation. In fact, in 2019, it was voted one of America\u2019s least favorite vegetables. It\u2019s true that if it\u2019s not cooked properly, the texture of eggplant can be a little spongy, and the taste can be somewhat bitter. But we\u2019re here to stand up in defense of this purple vegetable. When cooked well (and you can find out more about how to do that in our recipes below), eggplant can be a delicious addition to your diet. Plus, it\u2019s really good for your health, too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\">jump to the recipes<\/p>\n<h2>Is eggplant good for you?<\/h2>\n<p>The simple answer to this question is yes. Eggplants are nutrient-dense, which means they contain a high amount of several different vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C, K, and B6, as well as potassium, manganese, and folate. They\u2019re also a good source of dietary fiber, which is essential&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vegnews.com\/taste-tests\/eggplant-vegan-recipes\"target=\"_blank\">Read the full article originally published at vegnews.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eggplant (or aubergine, as it\u2019s known in the UK) doesn\u2019t have the best reputation. In fact, in 2019, it was voted one of America\u2019s least favorite vegetables. It\u2019s true that if it\u2019s not cooked properly, the texture of eggplant can be a little spongy, and the taste can be somewhat bitter. 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